Multiple choice

Who among the following had got the Bharat Ratna Award before becoming the President of India?

  1. Dr. Jakir Hussain

  2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  3. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

  4. V.V. Giri
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Explanation

Dr. Zakir Hussain received Bharat Ratna in 1963, four years before becoming President (1967-1969). Other Presidents received Bharat Ratna during or after their term: Radhakrishnan (1954, became President 1962), V.V. Giri (1975, was President 1969-74).

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